saloon clock movement replacement,

[superboots]

After 26 years the moment in my ships clock has failed. The clock has an impressive looking large brass casing with a hinged front providing access to the moment and battery. Its made by Nauticalia , model Saloon. Unfortunately its out of production and no replacement movement is available from Nauticalia. They have suggested I search elsewhere for a movement. However, there are some variations and I do not want to buy one which does not fit ( issues of spindle length etc) There are no reference marks on the back of the movement and the clock is on the boat overseas so I can't dismantle before buying,
Has anyone replaced th movement in their "Saloon" clock? where did you get it and how easy to fit? Impressive looking clock would be nice to see it working again

 

[PCUK]

Ebay has hundreds.

 

[penberth3]

Ebay has hundreds.

Read the Post again, all of it . The issue is the variations, mainly spindle length.

 

[Poignard]

M&P Clock parts: Quartz movements

 

[Bodach na mara]

I replaced mine with one of these replacement quartz movements. I assume that I removed the old movement to get the necessary sizes but if I made a note of them it is long lost.

 

[NormanS]

I replaced one very cheaply with something from eBay or Amazon. It came with a selection of hands, all too long, but easily shortened. The spindle lengths were too long, but that was easy to sort by packing the movement away from the base. PBO.

 

[xyachtdave]

I did a Weems and Plath clock recently, Amazon had the quartz movements for about £7.

It’s easy but you’re going to have to dismantle the old one to get the dimensions.

My movement was a 12888 8mm wide, I think the clock is a 125mm Endurance.

Very satisfying to watch the second hand spin round again!

 

[Plum]

I replaced one very cheaply with something from eBay or Amazon. It came with a selection of hands, all too long, but easily shortened. The spindle lengths were too long, but that was easy to sort by packing the movement away from the base. PBO.

That is what i did. You can also choose between ones that tick and ones that humm, which I bought, as I found ones that tick can be loud when trying to sleep.

 

[AntarcticPilot]

I got our local clock repairer to do it; he has the knowledge and experience to determine what is needed. As others have said, it's simple enough - but the number of variations is enormous. One thing - you might find that both movement and hands need to be replaced; it is quite likely that the old hands won't fit the new movement.
It wasn't expensive - tens of pounds, including the cost of the movement (£1-£2) and hands - actually the hands were dearer!

 

[Boathook]

Take the old clock to bits and measure the spindle length, etc. Lots of different sizes on ebay. As also mentioned you may have to replace the hands.

 

[wombat88]

These people in Cowes are very helpful.

Clock Movements • Clock Parts

 

[Roberto]

While you are at it, buy a tidal clock movement and recycle one of those old CDs

 

[NormanS]

Take the old clock to bits and measure the spindle length, etc. Lots of different sizes on ebay. As also mentioned you may have to replace the hands.

The OP has told us that the clock is on the boat which is overseas.

 

[awol]

If it's overseas, why worry? He's not looking at it and anyway it's right twice a day. Procuring a new mechanism once the old has been measured is a matter of days, that is unless it's to the Highlands or Islands. I wish my boat maintenance tasks were as easy!

 

[Baggywrinkle]

I have had a couple of Schatz Royal Mariner clocks with chimes that strike every 30mins and count up to 8 when the watch ends. I had one on my last boat and I bought a matching clock and barometer for the next boat, but it already came with relatively good ones so I haven't fitted them.

When my last one stopped I found a watchmaker / clock repair business nearby (a one-man show) who was able to dismantle and fix it so it worked perfectly again. I had the same problem, there were loads of variants, and it took an expert to identify exactly which one mine was and get the parts to fix it. It was relatively cheap to repair compared to buying a good condition replacement.

 

[PCUK]

Read the Post again, all of it . The issue is the variations, mainly spindle length.

So if he checks EBay, he'll find what he needs. No idea what you are thinking.

 

[superboots]

Thanks for the responses but was hoping someone had replaced the movement for my particular model of clock and could tell me the spindle length - as that seems the most important variable. I want to avoid taking a chance on a replacement part as it most likely won't fit. Boat is in Tunisia so doubt I can find a specialist to do this for me.

 

[rotrax]

Ebay has hundreds.

Ebay served me well replacing several clock inners over the years.

 

[penberth3]

So if he checks EBay, he'll find what he needs. No idea what you are thinking.

You still haven't read the question, have you? Let me help: He doesn't know what he needs until he has dismantled the clock. The clock is overseas.

 

[PCUK]

You still haven't read the question, have you? Let me help: He doesn't know what he needs until he has dismantled the clock. The clock is overseas.

Once he doesn't get the answer he wants he will need useful advice to help him move ahead,